Beginning Infant Moments to the Third Power

Continuing education home study course that presents the basis of newborn care in the first 24-48 hours of life. Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. In preparation for AHA and AAP classes of: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Awards 30 CE's upon completion. Intended for: Postpartum nurses Upon completion of Chapter One the learner will be able to verbalize the neonatal effects of the following maternal risks: * Diabetes * Cardiac Disorders * Renal Disorders * Teratogen use...
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Continuing education home study course that presents the basis of newborn care in the first 24-48 hours of life. Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. In preparation for AHA and AAP classes of: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Awards 30 CE's upon completion. Intended for: Postpartum nurses Upon completion of Chapter One the learner will be able to verbalize the neonatal effects of the following maternal risks: * Diabetes * Cardiac Disorders * Renal Disorders * Teratogen use Upon completion of Chapter Two the learner will be able to name to five assessments and the significance of the following Apgar scores: * Apgar score of 7-10 * Apgar score of 4-6 * Apgar score of 0-3 Upon completion of Chapter Three the learner will be able to verbalize the significance of the following physical examinations: * The Initial Period of Reactivity * The Period of Relative Reactivity * The Second Period of Reactivity In addition, the learner will be able to * State the important signs that require further investigation in the assessment of the newborn * State the conditions that require transfer of the newborn to the NICU Upon completion of Chapter Four the learner will be able to discern the difference between normal and abnormal physical assessment Upon completion of Chapter Five the learner will be able to better assist the parents with feeding choices: * Breastfeeding * Formula feeding Upon completion of Chapter Six the learner will be able to verbalize the following: * Significance of neonatal jaundice * Management of neonatal jaundice * Causes of neonatal jaundice Upon completion of Chapter Seven the learner will be able to assist in the circumcision of the male infant Upon completion of Chapter Eight the learner will be able to verbalize the significance of the following genetic screening disorders * PKU * Galactosemia * Maple Syrup Disease * Cystic Fibrosis * Sickle Cell * Hypothyroidism In addition the learner will be able to verbalize * When to collect the specimen * How to complete the information on the NBS Collection Form * Limitations of the NBS Program